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How Delhi-Noida Gang Cheated Elderly US, Canada Citizens Of Rs 260 Crore
The CBI has unearthed a cryptocurrency scam, in which three individuals collected Bitcoins worth Rs 260 crore through fraudulent means from senior citizens in the US and Canada, the federal agency said.
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WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected
Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirX’s only remaining option would be liquidation.
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Ripple Debuts RLUSD Stablecoin with Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan on Advisory Board
This week, Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Advisory board member and former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan noted that stablecoins could soon play a key role in private payment systems.
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Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch
CoinSwitch’s report reveals that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity in India. Additionally, it highlights that 75 percent of India’s crypto investors are under 35 years old.
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Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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Government Has No Specific Timeline to Finalise Virtual Digital Assets Regulation: MoS Finance
While answering a question on crypto regulation in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that virtual digital assets (like cryptocurrency) are borderless.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights India’s Progress on CBDCs in Farewell Address: Key Insights
Shaktikanta Das concluded his tenure as RBI Governor this week. In his farewell address, he highlighted the ongoing advanced trials of India’s eRupee CBDC as one of the nation’s most significant achievements in recent years.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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WazirX Hack: Zettai Requests Court Approval to Present Restructuring Plan for Creditor Vote
Zettai announced that it has filed an application with the court seeking permission to convene a meeting with its creditors. The meeting aims to present a proposed restructuring scheme and secure creditor approval through a vote.
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Sam Pitroda Says Phone, Laptop Hacked, Money Demanded In Cryptocurrency
Sam Pitroda, Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Saturday said that his server has been hacked and hackers have issued threats, demanding payment of tens of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency.
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Markets with Evolving Web3 Regulations Offer Exciting Opportunities: Ryan Sungho Kim at IBW 2024
On the sidelines of India Blockchain Week (IBW 2024), Ryan Sungho Kim shared insights with Gadgets 360 on how investment firms are navigating the evolving Web3 regulatory landscape. He emphasised that industry insiders still have significant opportunities to engage with authorities and contribute to shaping Web3 regulations in regions where policie...
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India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
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Bharat Web3 Association Announces New ‘ABCD’ Initiative Focussed on Web3 Security
BWA announced the launch of the Alliance for Blockchain and Crypto Defence (ABCD) on Monday. As part of the initiative, BWA will put together resources and programmes around newer technologies and methods that can help safeguard the Web3 landscape against hackers and vulnerabilities.
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BRICS' Move to Introduce Digital Assets Platform for De-Dollarisation Sparks Criticism from Trump
Over the weekend, Trump warned BRICS nations, including India, to prepare for a 100 percent increase in tariff rates if they persist in efforts to diminish the US dollar's role in the global economy.
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How Delhi-Noida Gang Cheated Elderly US, Canada Citizens Of Rs 260 Crore
The CBI has unearthed a cryptocurrency scam, in which three individuals collected Bitcoins worth Rs 260 crore through fraudulent means from senior citizens in the US and Canada, the federal agency said.
-
WazirX Restructuring Plan Heads to Court in January; Risk of Liquidation If Rejected
Zettai stated that it is awaiting Singapore Court approval to present its restructuring plan to creditors. It added that if the plan is not approved, WazirX’s only remaining option would be liquidation.
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Ripple Debuts RLUSD Stablecoin with Former RBI Chief Raghuram Rajan on Advisory Board
This week, Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Advisory board member and former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan noted that stablecoins could soon play a key role in private payment systems.
-
Delhi, Bengaluru Led Crypto Adoption in India in 2024, Memecoins Garnered Attention: CoinSwitch
CoinSwitch’s report reveals that Shiba Inu, Dogecoin, and Pepecoin gained significant popularity in India. Additionally, it highlights that 75 percent of India’s crypto investors are under 35 years old.
-
Vishvasya Blockchain Stack Being Used to Verify Apps, Property Transactions: MoS IT
Jitin Prasada, the minister of state (MoS) for electronics and information technology (MeitY) has told the Rajya Sabha that states like Jharkhand and Karnataka were using the Vishvasya blockchain stack. Verification of property transactions and the origin of mobile apps are among areas where the stack is being used.
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Government Has No Specific Timeline to Finalise Virtual Digital Assets Regulation: MoS Finance
While answering a question on crypto regulation in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said that virtual digital assets (like cryptocurrency) are borderless.
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India Blockchain Alliance Partners With RAK-DAO to Promote Cooperation in Web3
On Monday, December 16 India Blockchain Alliance (IBA) announced a partnership with UAE’s free zone for Web3 firms – the Ras Al-Khaimah Digital Assets Oasis (RAK DAO). The aim of this partnership is to take collaborations on Web3 related education, research, and development initiatives on a global level.
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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Highlights India’s Progress on CBDCs in Farewell Address: Key Insights
Shaktikanta Das concluded his tenure as RBI Governor this week. In his farewell address, he highlighted the ongoing advanced trials of India’s eRupee CBDC as one of the nation’s most significant achievements in recent years.
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Racial Bias in Web3, Blockchain Boom in Indian Entreprises: Interview With Polygon’s Sandeep Nailwal
Along the sidelines of the recently concluded India Blockchain Week 2024, Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal discussed a variety of topics with Gadgets360. In our chat, Nailwal gave us his take on the racial bias allegedly prevalent in the global Web3 arena while also voicing an opinion on India’s Web3 market, Polygon’s future plans, and ur...
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WazirX Hack: Zettai Requests Court Approval to Present Restructuring Plan for Creditor Vote
Zettai announced that it has filed an application with the court seeking permission to convene a meeting with its creditors. The meeting aims to present a proposed restructuring scheme and secure creditor approval through a vote.
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Sam Pitroda Says Phone, Laptop Hacked, Money Demanded In Cryptocurrency
Sam Pitroda, Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Saturday said that his server has been hacked and hackers have issued threats, demanding payment of tens of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency.
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Markets with Evolving Web3 Regulations Offer Exciting Opportunities: Ryan Sungho Kim at IBW 2024
On the sidelines of India Blockchain Week (IBW 2024), Ryan Sungho Kim shared insights with Gadgets 360 on how investment firms are navigating the evolving Web3 regulatory landscape. He emphasised that industry insiders still have significant opportunities to engage with authorities and contribute to shaping Web3 regulations in regions where policie...
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India Blockchain Week Returns to Bengaluru, Sparks Dialogue on Security Gaps and Self Custody
On Wednesday, December 4, Web3 venture capital firm Hashed Emergent inaugurated the two-day flagship event of India Blockchain Week in the nation’s tech hub, Bengaluru. The event has drawn leadership teams from prominent crypto, DeFi, and blockchain companies, facilitating direct engagement with India’s highly regarded Web3 developer community.
-
Bharat Web3 Association Announces New ‘ABCD’ Initiative Focussed on Web3 Security
BWA announced the launch of the Alliance for Blockchain and Crypto Defence (ABCD) on Monday. As part of the initiative, BWA will put together resources and programmes around newer technologies and methods that can help safeguard the Web3 landscape against hackers and vulnerabilities.
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BRICS' Move to Introduce Digital Assets Platform for De-Dollarisation Sparks Criticism from Trump
Over the weekend, Trump warned BRICS nations, including India, to prepare for a 100 percent increase in tariff rates if they persist in efforts to diminish the US dollar's role in the global economy.
